In recent years, Queens has seen an influx of new construction in transit-friendly neighborhoods like Long Island City and Astoria, as well as further afield, with high-end interiors and well-thought amenity packages, but prices more attainable to a typical buyer. Public transportation options and hybrid work environments make such developments desirable for Manhattan office workers; but between an eclectic dining scene, tree-lined streets, and a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere, there is much to offer close to home.
A case in point is Northern Center Condominium, located at 138-18 Northern Boulevard in Flushing. Sunlight Development is at the helm of the project, and the design by FXCollaborative is distinguished by an L-shaped building on top of a two-story podium. The podium naturally creates an amenity terrace, and all 135 studio to three-bedroom apartments start on the third floor, the better to make the most of light and views. It is located in close proximity to popular dining in Queens' Chinatown, The Shops at Skyview, H Mart, and the Flushing-Main Street transportation hub. Sales recently launched with the first availabilities starting at $649,770 for one-bedrooms, $1,141,520 for two-bedrooms, and $1,942,500 for three-bedrooms.
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↓ All interiors feature high ceilings, expansive windows, and 5" oak floors.
↓ Modern kitchens feature quartz-stone countertops and backsplashes, oak veneer cabinets, and premium Bosch appliances.
↓ Several units have private balconies overlooking views of the Manhattan skyline.
↓ A stylish lobby sets the tone for Northern Center Condominium.
↓ The fitness center has cardio and strength equipment, as well as oversized windows that make for an airy atmosphere.
↓ Recreational amenities include a golf simulator and a children's playroom.
↓ The lounge flows beautifully into a landscaped terrace.
Northern Center Condominium, #6J (GLOBAL REAL ESTATE VENTURES GROUP LLC)
Below, we look at other new developments in Queens with sales underway or about to launch this year.
Paragon, Long Island City
Developed by ZD Jasper Realty
Design by Archimaera Architecture
23 stories | 186 studio- to four-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $655K - $4.65M
Developed by ZD Jasper Realty
Design by Archimaera Architecture
23 stories | 186 studio- to four-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $655K - $4.65M
Paragon represents the combination of the former Paragon Paint Factory and a new 23-story tower on the Long Island City waterfront. The new construction nods to the area's industrial history with casement-style windows that fill the apartments with light, and the base of the building will offer loft-style layouts with ceilings around 10 feet high and large, punched-out windows. The building is now in presales, and Kayla Lee of SERHANT says, "West-facing units tend to be the most sought after because of the light and views, while east-facing units get beautiful morning light."
Residents of Paragon will arrive to an attended lobby, and amenities will include a package room with cold storage and Amazon hub, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a golf simulator, an outdoor pickleball court, a children's playroom, a karaoke room, an indoor/outdoor Sky Lounge, and a landscaped roof terrace with BBQ grills. Another perk will be a central address near Gantry Plaza State Park, Culture Lab LIC, popular restaurants lining Vernon Boulevard, and transportation options like the Court Square subway hub and the Long Island City ferry terminal.
The Icon, Long Island City
Developed by Central Realty LLC
Design by INOA Architecture
9 stories | 39 one- to three-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $799K - $1.788M
Developed by Central Realty LLC
Design by INOA Architecture
9 stories | 39 one- to three-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $799K - $1.788M
The Icon offers an edgy design by INOA Architecture in a central location near Jackson Avenue dining, Trader Joe's, and the Queens Plaza, Queensboro Plaza, and Court Square transportation hubs. Interiors feature soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, kitchens with marble countertops and Bosch appliances, baths with Kohler fixtures and radiant heated flooring, and in-unit laundry.
Select residences have private balconies, and all penthouses on the top floor have private terraces. Amenities include virtual doorman service, a fitness center, a coworking lounge, bike storage, and a shared outdoor terrace on the second floor.
Loft 21, Long Island City
Developed by Century Development
Design by Lu Ning Architecture
7 stories | 67 one- to three-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $1.047M - $2.18M
Developed by Century Development
Design by Lu Ning Architecture
7 stories | 67 one- to three-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $1.047M - $2.18M
Loft 21 is a tasteful low-rise condominium in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City, near Gantry Plaza State Park, MoMA PS1, popular dining, Trader Joe's, and the Court Square transportation hub. Floor-to-ceiling, triple-pane windows allow for abundant natural light, and all interiors feature high ceilings, wide-plank oak floors, kitchens with custom Italian cabinetry and Calacatta gold quartz countertops, and spa-like primary baths.
Residents of Loft 21 will arrive to a dramatic double-height lobby with a fireplace and comfortable seating. Amenities include a fitness center with yoga terrace, a coworking lounge, a social lounge, and a landscaped courtyard with grill stations. Additional conveniences include a package room, bike storage, on-site parking, and private storage.
Cresyn, Long Island City
Developed by ZD Jasper
Design by My Architect PC
6 stories | 39 studio to two-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $595K - $1.29M
Developed by ZD Jasper
Design by My Architect PC
6 stories | 39 studio to two-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $595K - $1.29M
Boutique condominium Cresyn has risen on a former Long Island City parking lot near Queensbridge Park, the Museum of the Moving Image, popular Astoria dining, and the 36th Avenue N/W trains. Renderings depict a building with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout and private balconies in the majority of apartments. Residents will arrive to a beautifully appointed lobby, and the building will offer bike storage as well as private storage for purchase.
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Rowan II, Astoria
Developed by RockFarmer Properties
Design by INOA Architecture
7 stories | 86 one- to three-bedroom condos
Availabilities: $750K - $2.185M
Developed by RockFarmer Properties
Design by INOA Architecture
7 stories | 86 one- to three-bedroom condos
Availabilities: $750K - $2.185M
Directly north of The Rowan, the Astoria condominium that broke its own sales record, sales are underway at Rowan II. The design by INOA Architecture features a pale stone facade, swoops and swishes, rounded corners, and floor-to-ceiling windows that fill all apartments with natural light. Several units have private outdoor space, and all interiors feature high ceilings, chevron oak flooring, kitchens with white marble countertops and Miele appliances, and primary baths with radiant heated floors.
Amenities at Rowan II include full-time doorman service, a fitness center with yoga studio, a pool and sauna, a children's playroom with outdoor playground, a golf simulator, a coworking lounge, and a roof terrace with grills, dining areas, and Manhattan skyline views. A Lincoln Market grocery store is located a short distance away at The Rowan, and the building is in close proximity to Astoria Park, a vibrant dining scene, and the Astoria-Ditmars Boulevard N/W trains.
Rowan II, #2-L (Nest Seekers LLC)
Roma, Astoria
Developed by Park Construction Group
Design by Gerald J. Caliendo
7 stories | 27 one- to two-bedroom condos
Availabilities: $750K - $1.35M
Developed by Park Construction Group
Design by Gerald J. Caliendo
7 stories | 27 one- to two-bedroom condos
Availabilities: $750K - $1.35M
Roma is a new construction condominium, but its low-rise height and red brick facade are respectful nods to Astoria's industrial past. Many apartments have private outdoor space, and all interiors feature abundant natural light from oversized windows and thoughtful open-plan layouts.
Amenities at Roma include virtual doorman service, a package room, a fitness center, private storage, bike storage, on-site parking, and a roof deck with panoramic skyline views. It is located in close proximity to popular restaurants and the Astoria Boulevard N/W trains.
Roma, #2D (Corcoran Group)
Twenty8, Astoria
Developed by Richview Tower LLC
Design by Ameriland Brook
7 stories | 28 one- to two-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $595K - $870K
Developed by Richview Tower LLC
Design by Ameriland Brook
7 stories | 28 one- to two-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $595K - $870K
Boutique condominium Twenty8 takes its name from its address at 28-08 21st Street, near Astoria Park, Socrates Sculpture Park, popular neighborhood dining, and the 30th Avenue N/W trains. All interiors feature high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows, wide-plank hardwood floors, multi-zone heating and cooling, and in-unit washer/dryer combos. Kitchens come outfitted with white quartz countertops and high-end appliances.
Amenities at Twenty8 include a fitness center and a landscaped roof terrace with views of the Manhattan skyline. Additional conveniences include virtual doorman service, private storage, bike storage, and on-site parking.
The OpenAire, Astoria
Developed by Ming & Garden Realty
Design by HCD Architect
13 stories | 143 studio to two-bedroom condos
Availabilities: $513K - $867M
Developed by Ming & Garden Realty
Design by HCD Architect
13 stories | 143 studio to two-bedroom condos
Availabilities: $513K - $867M
The OpenAire is a high-rise condominium located a short distance from the Astoria waterfront and ferry landing, allowing for open water views in several units. The majority of apartments have private balconies, and thoughtfully designed interiors feature oversized soundproofed windows, custom kitchens with premium appliances, and baths with porcelain tile and matte black fixtures.
Amenities at The OpenAire include 24-hour doorman service, a fully equipped fitness center, a residents' lounge, laundry rooms on every floor, bike storage, on-site parking for lease, a second-story terrace, and a roof terrace. The building also offers shuttle service to public transportation.
The OpenAire, #9B (Modern Spaces)
Centric, Woodside
Developed by New Empire Corp.
Design by Tang Studio Architect
12 stories | 131 one- to three-bedroom condos
Availabilities: $599K - $1.378M
Developed by New Empire Corp.
Design by Tang Studio Architect
12 stories | 131 one- to three-bedroom condos
Availabilities: $599K - $1.378M
Centric is an eye-catching new condominium located on the cusp of Sunnyside and Woodside, putting it in close proximity to Roosevelt Avenue dining and shopping, H Mart, Doughboy Plaza, Sunnyside Gardens Park, and the 61st Street-Woodside 7 train. The majority of apartments feature private balconies or terraces, and all interiors feature floor-to-ceiling triple-pane turn-and-tilt windows, open-concept layouts, wide plank hardwood flooring, kitchens with marble countertops and integrated Bosch appliances, and baths with radiant heated floors.
Centric's amenity package is spread across several floors. The cellar houses private storage units, a central laundry room, a pet grooming station, and a recording studio. On the first floor, there is a lobby, a bike room, a parking garage, and a fitness center. The second level offers a coworking lounge, a game room, a dining room, and a terrace with pickleball court, mini golf, a jungle gym, and an outdoor kitchen. The lushly planted rooftop terrace boasts a pergola, dining and lounge furniture, and grilling stations.
Centric, #10-B (Nest Seekers LLC)
Skyhill Tower, Woodside
Developed by Skyhill LLC
Design by Lam & Lam Engineering
9 stories | 93 one- to three-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $365K - $739K
Developed by Skyhill LLC
Design by Lam & Lam Engineering
9 stories | 93 one- to three-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $365K - $739K
Skyhill Tower is a low-rise condominium near many local restaurant and retail options as well as the Woodside 7 and LIRR transportation hub. Many units have private balconies, and interiors feature oversized double-pane windows, generously proportioned rooms, and well-appointed kitchens. Amenities include bike storage, a central laundry room, and on-site parking.
Longfield, Flushing
Developed by Jade Century Properties
Design by CetraRuddy
20 stories | 392 one- to two-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $518K - $1.52M
Developed by Jade Century Properties
Design by CetraRuddy
20 stories | 392 one- to two-bedroom condos
Asking prices: $518K - $1.52M
The Longfield complex comprises two 20-story towers positioned around an elevated central green lawn with native plants and grasses, active and passive recreation areas, a children's playground, a dog run, and grilling and dining areas. Partially enclosed balconies encircle each tower, giving every apartment private outdoor space. Interiors feature oversized windows, flowing layouts, minimalist-style kitchens with gray quartz surfaces and Bosch appliances, and bathrooms with porcelain tile.
Residents of Longview arrive to a double-height attended lobby. Amenities include a library and children's playroom overlooking the lawn, a fitness center with yoga studio, a wellness lounge with sauna and steam room, a screening room, a double-height lounge with coworking area, and a music room.
New development condo listings in Queens
CMX Tower, #6S (CHARNEY REAL ESTATE LLC)
Vesta, #409B (Serhant)
VELA, #5G (Serhant)
Hunter Tower, #11A (Elegran LLC)
Skyline Tower, #902
$1,799,000 (-1.4%)
Long Island City | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 997 ft2
Skyline Tower, #902 (Modern Spaces)
Radiant, #505 (ONE REALTY GLOBAL CORP)
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